drain to waste system help

hey guys! So i have my 1 HP Leader submersible pump connected to a 3/4inch PVC pipe which lays down to the plants where it is then connected to a separate 1/2 inch pvc pipe at each plant. Each 1/2 inch pipe is connected to a 1/2inch tube that has the end bended and tied with a zip tie. SO finally I then have a 1/8inch polly tube poked into the 1/2 inch tubing. And then an adjustable dripper connected to that. Well, the problem I have is that the water pump seems to be too strong. I Cant get even amount of water in all my pots. So what can I do to control that? And how can i make this automatic? I have it set up to water whenever I plug in the water pump. So what can I do to control the pressure and make it all drip the same amount? Also, how can I make it automatic? Or if any of you guys have easier setups or ideas, let me know! Feeding to over 30 plants in coco! I know I probably confused the hell out of all of you but please help as much as you can, thanks all!!


For my drainage: I have a hole drilled in the side of the bucket saucer with a 1/2/inch PVC pipe connected into a 3/4 inch PVC pipe which then leads into the drainage.

I’m using floraflex matrix tops . Really like them, look them up. But they need all 3 parts to work right .

What id to fix the problem in the mean time.
Add a 1/4 turn valve after the pump so you can pinch back the flow.

Make a manifold out of 1/2” in the middle of the crop , with 30 1/4 outs. Then make 30 equal length 1/4 hoses n run to the plants .

And when you figure out water amounts n times you can hook your pump to a timer .

hey thanks man i appreciate it. I'm gonna go to home depot tomorrow and get a turn valve and manifold and connect it all then see how it all works out. thanks again!

BigHornBuds said:

I’m using floraflex matrix tops . Really like them, look them up. But they need all 3 parts to work right .

What id to fix the problem in the mean time.
Add a 1/4 turn valve after the pump so you can pinch back the flow.

Make a manifold out of 1/2” in the middle of the crop , with 30 1/4 outs. Then make 30 equal length 1/4 hoses n run to the plants .

And when you figure out water amounts n times you can hook your pump to a timer .

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When you say all three parts you mean the pot also? I had a similar problem as the OP. Took a quick glance at those floras and they are nice for a even watering

Example of digital timer programmable to the second. This 2pack provided me with a spare.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0752PHMTL?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

budman410 said:

When you say all three parts you mean the pot also? I had a similar problem as the OP. Took a quick glance at those floras and they are nice for a even watering

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No, you can run the matrix tops with any pot, I’m using them with Hercules pots .

The matrix has a pad , top, n ring
You need the pad for back pressure so the water will go to all the holes.
I like to hand water 2 times before adding them, so I can make sure there’s no trenching or big stuff at the surface. And make a nice smooth surface for them to lay.

The rings distributed the water , I’ve played with making my own out of tees etc . I’m back to the rings .

BigHornBuds said:

No, you can run the matrix tops with any pot, I’m using them with Hercules pots .

The matrix has a pad , top, n ring
You need the pad for back pressure so the water will go to all the holes.
I like to hand water 2 times before adding them, so I can make sure there’s no trenching or big stuff at the surface. And make a nice smooth surface for them to lay.

The rings distributed the water , I’ve played with making my own out of tees etc . I’m back to the rings .

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So I can use my own main pipe and 1/4 tubing to connect to them and they equalize the pressure?

budman410 said:

So I can use my own main pipe and 1/4 tubing to connect to them and they equalize the pressure?

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No, equal pressure will come down to design n construction of the manifold.

Then off the manifold you want equal lengths of hose , so the plants get watered even. This is a prebuilt 8way manifold , it also comes with inserts to control the flow, if you need to tapper it back.